Harold Danko renders his most personal pianistic insight into the music of Earl Hines precisely 100 years after the great piano man’s birth. “… The CD should make everyone dig out their Hines sides and listen again to the pieces and personality that made such an indelible imprint on the jazz muse.” (Mark Gardner) Of …
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Rich Perry – East Of The Sun and West Of 2nd Avenue (SCCD 31558)
The compelling performance by the saxophonist throughout this new C D will prove again the true magnitude of talent to the ever-increasing numbers of critics and listeners who have discovered Rich Perry. “…the tenorman’s absolute command goes with a soft-edged tone and an undemonstrative delivery that creates a paradox at the center of his style….”(The …
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Harold Danko – Trilix (SCCD 31551)
Here’s the 11 th output by the pianist whose steady collaboration with this label was described by the Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD as “ The move to SteepleChase has been nothing but positive for Danko. Producer Nils Winther has an intuitive feel for piano players and he gives Harold a well-rounded, spacious sound …
Ted Brown – Preservation (SCCD 31539)
Though Ted Brown co-led a CD (“Dig-It” SCCD 31466) with Lee Konitz in 1999, this is the first leader album in some 15 years for this legendary tenor stylist from the Lennie Tristano school. “ Ted has been an uncompromising individualist throughout his stop/start career. From an early age he realised and recognised the importance …
Rich Perry – At Eastman (SCCD 31533)
1. Doxy (Sonny Rollins)2. How deep is the ocean (Irving Berlin)3. Acquiescence (Rich Perry)4. Bemsha swing (Thelonious Monk)5. You don't know what love is (DePaul)6. Stella by starlight (Victor Young) UPC/EAN: 716043153329
Harold Danko – Fantasy Exit (SCCD 31530)
1. Hi-Fly (Randy Weston)2. Mrs. Parker of KC (Jaki Byard)3. Fantasy Exit (Harold Danko)4. Born To Be Blue (Mel Torme)5. Smoke House (Harold Danko)6. Rocker (Gerry Mulligan)7. Tea Time (Lucky Thompson)8. In And Out (Joe Henderson)9. Lullaby (Fini Henriques) UPC/EAN: 716043153022
Dick Oatts – South Paw (SCCD 31511)
31511 -Dick Oatts Quintet – "South Paw" Long considered as one of the Big Apple's most in demand sidemen, in recent years alto-tenor saxophonist Dick Oatts has stepped out as a leader. In this his fifth effort as a leader for SteepleChase seven out of the eight tunes are originals. The band is anchored by …
Harold Danko – Prestigious (SCCD 31508)
SCCD 31508 – Harold Danko Quartet "Prestigious" Pianist/Leader/Composer/Educator are a few of the hats worn by Harold Danko. Here he leads his quartet (with special guest Dave Ballou on trumpet) as an interpreter of Eric Dolphy's music. In its seventh recording for SteepleChase, the Harold Danko Quartet explores nine tunes penned by Dolphy. Danko's previous …
Harold Danko – Night Scapes (SCCD 31490)
With his quartet of almost 10 years’ close working relationship, Harold Danko gets the chance to engage his talent both as performer and as composer to the fullest. In this latest album composer Harold Danko invites us into his impressionistic night. “ Harold Danko’s Nightscapes are drawn with insight and beauty and with his own …
Dick Oatts – Standard Issue Volume 2 (SCCD 31482)
SCCD 31482 Standard Issue Vol. 2 / Dick Oatts Trio/Quartet A brilliant sequel to the highly acclaimed Standard Issue (SCCD 31439) of 1998, this volume has a welcome addition of pianist Harold Danko on three of the five tracks. In the warm atmosphere of live house, the band gets extra energy from the appreciative audiences. …
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